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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Motoring articles  Motoring
    Formula 1 2026: New engines and no DRS headline major changes in grand prix
     11 February 2026
    New engines, new regulations and an 11-team grid are just some of the changes in Formula 1 this season. Get up to speed with what is new in F1 ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
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    A teen's shocking joyride through Auckland's North Shore on an electric bike - including a stint on the motorway - has ended in arrest
    11 Feb: A teen's shocking joyride through Auckland's North Shore on an electric bike - including a stint on the motorway - has ended in arrest... more
    McLaren unveils livery for MCL40 ahead of 2026 F1 season, Piastri and Norris excited about new challenge
    10 Feb: McLaren has unveiled its livery for the 2026 Formula 1 championship season, sticking with the design that has guided them to championships in the previous two seasons.... more
    Cyclist George Bennett has clinched the men's Elite Road National Championship title in Cambridge in four hours, nine minutes and 45 seconds
    6 Feb: Cyclist George Bennett has clinched the men's Elite Road National Championship title in Cambridge in four hours, nine minutes and 45 seconds... more
    Road cyclists Ella Wyllie and Finn Fisher-Black have claimed the national time trial crowns in Cambridge
    5 Feb: Road cyclists Ella Wyllie and Finn Fisher-Black have claimed the national time trial crowns in Cambridge... more
    A chance to test his pedaling prowess against some of New Zealand's best riders has been seized Hayden Wilde
    5 Feb: A chance to test his pedaling prowess against some of New Zealand's best riders has been seized Hayden Wilde... more
    A former Kiwi motorsport champion say changes to the drivers' licensing process don't go far enough in preparing young people for our roads
    3 Feb: A former Kiwi motorsport champion say changes to the drivers' licensing process don't go far enough in preparing young people for our roads... more
    Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard feels opportunity knocks for Liam Lawson during the looming new Formula One season
    3 Feb: Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard feels opportunity knocks for Liam Lawson during the looming new Formula One season... more
    The most stolen cars in the country have been revealed
    3 Feb: The most stolen cars in the country have been revealed... more
    A South Auckland councillor says dirt bikers should have their rides crushed if they can't follow the rules
    2 Feb: A South Auckland councillor says dirt bikers should have their rides crushed if they can't follow the rules... more

     Most Popular Recent Motoring News
     18 Jan: The Black Foils have confirmed they've been deducted three championship points for their weekend-ending crash with Switzerland at the Sail GP season-opening event in Perth +++++++++++++
     02 Feb: Investigations are underway into what led a tourist boat to run aground just inside the Akaroa Heads ++++++++++++
     24 Jan: A strong Police presence is expected in North Canterbury this weekend, as car enthusiasts converge on Rangiora for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show +++++++++++
     16 Jan: Two people are dead after a serious crash on Te Rapa Road in Hamilton overnight ++++++++++
     23 Jan: Taranaki Police have arrested a driver and impounded two vehicles following multiple complaints of dangerous driving earlier this week ++++++++++
     23 Jan: Hayden Paddon is up two places to seventh after day two of the World Rally Championship's season-opening event in Monte Carlo +++++++++
     18 Jan: Police are reminding the people to take care during what's likely to be a busy day on holiday highways today +++++++++

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